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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_17
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Master Plan, Reno Quartermaster Depot Reservation
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter from Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Support for Amendment to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
- Date:
- 1946-01-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Struggling for Justice: The Fight for Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers' Discharge
- Date:
- 1946-01-04
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Farm-to-Market Road Right-of-Way Width
- Date:
- 1946-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Bringing Fathers Home: The Fight for Military Discharges
- Date:
- 1946-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Amare Loan to Britain: A Sound Economic Step
- Date:
- 1946-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_59_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Suggestions for Labor Legislation: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Garrett McClure regarding the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Thomas explains that the matter is now in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman, and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses willingness to assist but states that no further action can be taken until the Commissioner of Indian Affairs directs Landman to proceed. McClure is asked to keep Thomas informed of any progress made. Another letter from a friend named Williams expresses concern about the delay in selling the coal leases and urges action to benefit the Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")
![["The letter is from William A. Smark to Wesley L. Robertson regarding a request made in January 1945 to pay each enrolled Choctaw and Chickasaw tribe member $20 from funds in the U.S. treasury. There is also mention of a moral judgement against the government for $8.5 million and a disagreement on the value of coal and asphalt resources. Meetings have been held to try and resolve these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Miss Dallas Danzy of Holdenville, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas inquiring about payments made to Creek Indians. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs responded explaining the history of equalization payments made to Creek Nation members, detailing the legislation and funds allocated for this purpose. The letter also advised Miss Danzy to direct any further inquiries about Creek tribal property to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Indians,%20Nov.,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. The Site Plan illustrates land use and general site details. Dimensions: 31 x 40 1/2"]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_17_thumbnail.jpg "Master Plan, Reno Quartermaster Depot Reservation")
![["The Schwabe Coll Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League in Oklahoma City, affiliated with the American Federation of Women's Auxiliaries of Labor, is urging Congressman George B. Schwab to support the PERPERHOOK BILL, H.R. 3914, to amend the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. They believe this measure is vital for the welfare of the country and millions of workers earning substandard wages."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter from Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Support for Amendment to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act")
![["Mrs. Black is writing to Mr. Schwabe to express her frustration with the lack of progress in passing legislation to bring home pre-Pearl Harbor fathers who are serving in the military. She believes these fathers deserve to be reunited with their families and is disappointed that efforts to pass the legislation have been unsuccessful. She asks for Mr. Schwabe's support in helping to pass the legislation and bring these fathers home."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Struggling for Justice: The Fight for Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers' Discharge")
![["The document discusses the issue of the width of right-of-way for farm-to-market roads and explains that there are no federal regulations setting a minimum width. The decision on right-of-way width is left to the state highway department and local authorities, with federal approval required. The document advises the recipient to address the issue with the Oklahoma State Highway Commission in order to seek relief. The document also mentions a petition from residents in Chelsea, Oklahoma, expressing opposition to the alleged requirement of an 80-foot right-of-way for roads. The congressman promises to investigate and provide further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0000-Public%20Road%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Farm-to-Market Road Right-of-Way Width")
![["Frances Good writes to George B. Schwabe, expressing her concern about her brother who is in the service and scheduled for overseas shipment, leaving behind two young children. She emphasizes the importance of fathers being present in their children's lives and urges Schwabe to do everything in his power to bring back fathers like her brother to give their children the care and guidance they deserve. Schwabe responds, explaining his efforts to pass bills for the discharge of servicemen with young children, despite opposition from the New Deal crowd in Congress. He offers assistance in obtaining a discharge for her brother if certain conditions exist."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Bringing Fathers Home: The Fight for Military Discharges")
![["In his address, Secretary of the Treasury Fred M. Vinson discusses the challenges facing the world post-World War II, including the need to reconvert industries to peacetime needs, maintain a high level of production and employment, and restore a shattered world economy. He emphasizes the importance of economic stability for lasting peace and prosperity, highlighting the need for international economic cooperation. Vinson explains Britain's unique dependence on imports and foreign trade, and the importance of supporting her with a proposed loan to prevent economic isolation. He stresses the need for all countries to work together to eliminate economic causes of conflict and ensure a sound world economy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Amare Loan to Britain: A Sound Economic Step")
![["The document is a response to a letter from Egon Koehler regarding the labor situation. Congressman Schwabe is eager to hear the views of the people in his district and has made efforts to connect with them. The document expresses gratitude for Koehler's input and assures that his views will be considered when discussing legislation. Koehler also shares his opposition to the President's \"Fact Finding Board\" and suggests overhauling labor legislation to be pro-United States and address various issues related to labor disputes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_59_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_59_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Suggestions for Labor Legislation: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")